023 All Things Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto with Noodle Slurp, Ramen Guide Japan, and Nama Japan

Ramen Hunter

Joined by the Ramen Hunting crew of Noodle Slurp, Ramen Guide Japan, and Nama Japan. First we discuss recent slurps (1:44). We also get into Nama Japan's story (11:15) and learn about his website and YouTube channel. Later on, Ramen Guide Japan shares some secrets to increasing web traffic and sales on websites (19:49).
We get into the history of Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto (25:11), a Spicy Ramen chain that has a cult following. Noodle Slurp is THE expert in the English speaking world on Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto and he walks us through their story. The guys talk about the charismatic President, Shirane-san (29:40), and describe the bowls (33:10). Cody explains the difference between Tanmen, and Tantanmen (26:41), which some eaters get confused when visiting.
We touch upon Shirane-san's tight control over his Ramen brand (42:11) which includes some legal drama with a franchisee. Noodle Slurp breaks down the limited edition "gentei" bowls for us (46:55), and explains the spiciness levels (51:30). We also discuss the point system and merch you can get (1:01:31). Some customers go to extreme lengths to complete their collections.
Guest Links:
https://www.instagram.com/thenoodleslurp
https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ramenguidejapan/
https://www.namajapan.tv/
https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaJapan